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Tween Craft & Create: Acrylic Keychains

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Acrylic ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Acrylic Keychains

Kinder Drawin'

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

Knit Happens!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works? Peek thro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Merry Grinchmas!

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Don't be a Grinch! Throw on your favorite holiday jammies, grab a snack, and cuddle up with a cozy blanket while watching "How the Grinch Stole Chris...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Don't be a Grinch! Throw on your favorite holiday jammies, grab a snack, and cuddle up with a cozy blanket while watching "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"!

The Cozy

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough.  Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm m...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough. 

Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

Family Gingerbread House Craft

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 3-12  Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses! Children and their families are invited to join us for an evening of Gingerbread House crafting, milk and cookies, and l...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 3-12  Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses! Children and their families are invited to join us for an evening of Gingerbread House crafting, milk and cookies, and letters to Santa.

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! New Life for Old Bags, Ryan's Case for Smiles, Project Linus, Loose Ends, and other favorite ways t...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! New Life for Old Bags, Ryan's Case for Smiles, Project Linus, Loose Ends, and other favorite ways to give back are all welcome.

Building Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Main Branch

The library building is closed for Christmas, but our online collection is always available! Access eBooks and Digital Magazines from Libby, Hoopla and more Use Online Reso...

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for Christmas, but our online collection is always available!

Cooking With Kyra: Hot Cocoa Cups

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Hot Cocoa Cups   INGREDIENTS: Milk chocolate almond bark, white chocol...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Hot Cocoa Cups

 

Bluestem Readers Group: Killer Underwear Invasion! by Elise Gravel

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade. Come join the club to read some of the 2024 nominees and you'l...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

STEAM Studio: The Great Cookie Dunk

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Building Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Main Branch

The library building is closed for New Year's celebrations, but our online collection is always available! Access eBooks and Digital Magazines from Libby, Hoopla and more U...

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for New Year's celebrations, but our online collection is always available!

Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian

All Day
Adult Tech Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print. Packets are available on...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print.

Senior Coffee Breaks

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee! Each coffee break will have a presentation or activity at 11 AM. Grab ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!

Knit Happens!

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works? Peek thro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Review to Win

All Day 1/4 - 1/31
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances t...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win!

Life-Size Candyland

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? Please register as a family; children...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike. Registration is for a 3-week se...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Calling all Pokémon fanatics! Bring your card collection to the library for trading and camaraderie. You can show off your favorite cards, play the Pokémon Trading C...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Calling all Pokémon fanatics! Bring your card collection to the library for trading and camaraderie.

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of rea...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

Trivia Question Marks on Aqua Background

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Enjoy pizza and dri...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Enjoy pizza and drinks and answer questions on a multitude of topics.

Stuffie Sleepover

01/10/2025 @ 2:00pm to 01/11/2025 @ 12:00pm
Youth Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

 Ages 2-10  Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more! Each child wil...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

 Ages 2-10  Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more!

Resume Building Class

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop hosted by the Workforce Center of Will County, designed to empower job seekers with the skills and strategies necessary to craft a ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop hosted by the Workforce Center of Will County, designed to empower job seekers with the skills and strategies necessary to craft a standout resume.